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Vol: 2 Issue: 7 February 12th, 2009
Saturday, February 21st at Club Red in Tempe PHOENIX • SCOTTSDALE • TEMPE • PRESCOTT • MESA • CHANDLER • GILBERT • GLENDALE AND MORE
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Written by Bob Barry Directed by Janis Webb The company of A Raisin in the Sun. Photo by Tim Fuller.
Love Hurts, Sometimes It Kills.
February 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8 p.m., February 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 2 p.m. and February 19 at 7 p.m. Tempe Center for the Arts Studio Theatre 700 W Rio Salado Parkway, at Tempe Town Lake Single tickets $20 for adults and $18 for seniors (55+) & students. (Some handling charges may apply)
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By Nicholas Connell A Raisin in the Sun opened this weekend at the Herberger Theatre in downtown Phoenix, displaying a passionate intensity that is rarely felt or explored in the Arizona community. When Act II had finished, the audience was standing; a tribute to a story and production worthy of more than an ovation! This was a production staged by Arizona Theatre Company in a co-production with The Cleveland Play House and Penumbra Theatre Company from St. Paul, Minnesota. Lou Bellamy, Penumbra’s Founder and Artistic Director, directed this powerhouse story with color and daring, pushing the envelope on every issue of conflict that Lorraine Hansberry penciled in this Tony-nominated play from 1960. Rich and poor, black and white, givers and takers, insiders and outsiders, men and women, pride and shame, love and fear, right and wrong, hate and forgiveness, God and faith, life and death; all wrapped around an ensemble cast facing life challenges of love, money, prejudice, and the dream of home ownership. What a gem Mr. Bellamy has delivered! Leading the Younger family in this story set in Chicago in the 1950’s is Franchelle Stewart Dorn as Lena Younger, a strong
and determined matriarch. Franchelle was fire and faith throughout the night, reminding every soul that “there is still God in her house”. Adding to the mix of dreamers in this house of faith is David Allan Anderson as Walter Lee Younger. David was impressive as Walter, taking time to think and drink his way through the conflicts imbedded in his life. Supporting him and challenging his identity is Erika La Vonn as his wife, Ruth Younger. Erika was a diamond with edges and angles to match Walter’s emotions all night. Bakesta King was marvelous as Beneatha Younger, Walter’s younger sister, who ushered us through the highs and lows of a young African woman trying to make her dreams come true in the new America. Aric Generette Floyd is a flash of light as Walter’s young son, Travis. There are also great supporting performances by Adeoye as Joseph Asagai, the Nigerian suitor of Beneatha; Kyle Harden as George Murchison, the wealthy boyfriend of Beneatha; and Patrick Thomas O’Brien as Karl Linder, the community housing leader. This production is a fine example of Arizona Theatre Company’s ability to deliver stellar drama during a time of great challenges and uncertainty. For tickets, call (602) 2566995 or go online to arizonatheatre.org.
Jimmy Carter: We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land
Presented by Changing Hands Bookstore February 13 Friday 6pm Jimmy Carter has been a student of the biblical Holy Land all his life. For the last three decades, as President of the United States and as founder of The Carter Center, he has studied the complex and interrelated issues and has been actively involved in reconciling them. In We Can Have Peace In the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work, Carter says the present moment is a unique time for achieving peace, and offers a bold and comprehensive plan for achieving it. To receive your signed copy of We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land, purchase a voucher good for a single copy of the book for $29.19 ($27 + tax). At the signing, your voucher will be exchanged for a signed copy of the President’s new book. The voucher is also your admission to the signing. Up to 4 vouchers may be purchased per person, and up to 4 people may attend the signing with a single voucher.
Presented by Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall February 12 - 15 Thursday - Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm When Ib Andersen premiered his staging of Romeo and Juliet, it was hailed ‘brilliant choreography’ and ‘matchless dancing,’ and called ‘ballet at its best...a deeply expressive and beautiful art form that can move us profoundly.’ Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers are back for Valentine’s Day weekend, with extravagant sets and costumes, and accompanied by one of the greatest ballet scores ever created.
Chase ShowUp.com Hot Seat of the Week The Visitation Space 55 Theatre Ensemble February 12 - February 28 Thursday - Saturday 8pm An Impending Rupture of the Belly Stray Cat Theatre February 13 – February 28 Thursday - Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 6pm
Crazy, Sexy
Presented by Arizona Women’s Theatre Company Cattle Track Arts Compound February 13 – March 1 Friday – Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2pm In this new comedy with music by Monica Long Ross and Deborah Carrick, every woman has a story and a body. Most see no reason a girl shouldn’t take the same liberties a man does. True confessions; scandalous women; passion unleashed. But in this crazy sexy world, a girl has to live by her wits and wiles. Tales from classic pulp fiction with musical interludes.
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Presented by Alwun House Gallery and Garden Stage February 13 – March 13 Tuesday - Friday Noon – 6pm On Valentine’s Eve, the most talked about ‘gotta go’ place to see and be seen opens. Arizona’s wildly popular Exotic Art Show returns with enough spice, titillation, and eye-popping fantasy to excite romantics of all persuasions, to get their kinks out. Exotic Art 27 is the longest running exhibit of its kind in the nation.
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Murder Among Friends Tempe Little Theatre Tempe Center for the Arts February 13 – February 22 Thursday 7pm Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm My First Time Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Theater 4301 February 13 – March 15 Friday - Saturday 8pm Saturday - Sunday 2pm Gooney Bird Stageworks at Mesa Arts Center Herberger Theater Center February 13 – February 21 Friday 7:30pm Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 2pm
Visit the Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com for discount tickets and special offers. This week’s “hot seat” is Defending the Caveman presented by Mesa Arts Center. February 13 - 15 Friday 7:30pm Saturday - Sunday 4:30pm & 7:30pm Tickets: Regular Price: $42, $35 Discount Price: $29, $26 Rob Becker’s hilarious play highlighting the differences between men and women returns after a sensational run last year. Both sexes will roar with laughter and recognition in this ‘prehistoric’ comedy, hailed by the New York Times as a ‘comic phenomenon!’ Contains adult content.
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Presented by Desert Foothills Theater Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Through February 21 Thursday - Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2pm A Neil Simon classic. Barney Cashman has been a faithful husband to his high school sweetheart for 23 years. But it is 1970, and awkward, mild-mannered Barney yearns to have one glorious extra-marital fling before life and the sexual revolution pass him by. On three different afternoons, Barney tries desperately to seduce three singularly odd women. The first is a chain-smoking, hard-drinking sexpot who likes husbands other than her own. The second is a wacky nightclub singer, and the third is his wife’s best friend; a stern moralist who happens to be a manic-depressive. Barney is determined to triumph, but will he ever succeed at sinning?
Public Simulated Space Missions Challenger Space Center Through January 21, 2010 Saturday 10:30am & 1pm Doystoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Theater Works Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Through February 22 Thursday - Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2pm I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Mesa Encore Theatre Mesa Arts Center February 13 - 21 Friday – Saturday 7pm Saturday - Sunday 2pm Les Miserables Phoenix Theatre February 18 – March 22 Wednesday – Thursday 7:30pm Friday 8pm Saturday 3pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm (3/1) The Bluest Eyes Black Theatre Troupe Playhouse on the Park February 19 – March 8 Thursday –Saturday 8pm Sunday 3pm
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AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine Volume 2, Issue 7 February 12th, 2008 Publisher Brian Muir brian.muir@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Music Writer Kim Naugle kim.naugle@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Fashion Writer Kinsey Schofield kinsey.schofield@azweeklymagazine.com Art Director Kevin Kelley kevin.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com Office Manager Tami Kelley tami.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com SALES STAFF Nick Connell Senior Accounts Manager nick.connell@azweeklymagazine.com Brian Schreiner Director of Business Development brian.schreiner@azweeklymagazine.com Rebecca Ivory rebecca.ivory@azweeklymagazine.com John Taylor john.taylor@azweeklymagazine.com Christina Forrester christina.forrester@azweeklymagazine.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kevin Breger • David McIntyre Chad Haire THE NIGHTOWL Brent Diggins & Efia Moore brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com FILM WRITERS Stan Robinson • Randy Montgomery ARTS WRITER Nick Connell
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Phoenix- On Saturday, February 20th, Smash Kiss will present ‘The House of Requited Favors’ at Phix Gallery in Phoenix, a tease-a-torium featuring the Valley’s most mesmerizing burlesque performers. Scandalesque, Phoenix’s own professional burlesque group, will headline this stimulating event. In addition to undeniably titillating and engaging performances by the ladies of Scandalesque, all will witness a riveting performance by the newest addition to the group, the MEN! An extra special feature will include burlesque legend Satan’s Angel passing her crown onto Pyra Sutra, founder of Scandalesque. The main purpose of the event, however, is to entertain and tease you, the audience. Joining Scandalesque will be a large cast of other local performers who will fill the night with music, comedy, and more teases. Performances include live music by experimental world fusion group Soleil Noir, while belly dancer Babs entices the audience. Violinist Myra Lin and Soprano Helene Pouillon will perform The Divas, a comedic performance of life behind and on stage. Birdie Highnote and Violina Hotstuff are preparing for a Carmen performance. Enjoy familiar tunes
such as the “Jewel Song from Faust” by Gounod; “Thais’ Meditation” by Massenet, Rossini’s “Duetto Buffo di due Gatti” (The “Meow” song), and Carmen’s “Habanera” from Bizet’s opera. In addition Déjà Dance Collective is set to mesmerize all with a sizzling and innovative stage performance. Off to the side and wherever else during the night, other vignettes will complete the mini Moulin Rouge feel. Cigarette girl Dolly Diamonds will tempt you with her assets at a surprise point in the evening, and Mistress Lubyanka invites guests into her 1800’s English style spanking store. A cozy hookah lounge will entice guests outside to partake in wide variety of tasty sheesha. Promising to rattle your cages throughout the evening is hostess comedian-performer Kelly. Come one, come all (Provided you are 21+).
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1-He’s Just Not That Into You (Warner Brothers) $27.7 Million 2 - Taken (FOX) $20.5 Million The International is a 3-Coraline (Focus) Haunting Thriller on $16.8 Million International Banking 4-The Pink Panther 2 (Sony) By Stan Robinson $11.5 Million I’ve often said that actor Clive Owen 5 - Paul Blart:Mall Cop could easily have been the next James Bond. He consistently delivers action (Sony) and understated, though convincing $10.8 Million Source: Box Office Mojo (www.boxofficemojo.com)
performances in his films. 2006’s Inside Man and sci-fi thriller Children of Men; 2007’s over-the-top action movie Shoot ‘Em Up; and his insightful portrayal of Sir Walter Raleigh in the period film, Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007); demonstrates just how versatile he is. His next movie is Duplicity, an action/ thriller due out later this year, and demonstrates once again Clive Owen’s expertise. In The International, Clive Owen is Interpol Agent Louis Salinger. His long time friend is Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman (Naomi Watts). For a very long time they have been determined to bring to justice one of the world’s most powerful international banks, within which they uncovered a host of illegal activities. They “follow the money”, with trails from Berlin to Milan to New York and Istanbul, where their relentless pursuit makes them targets. Those with interests in the bank’s health will stop at nothing, not even murder, to continue to make extraordinary profits from the lucrative businesses of terror and war.
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Confessions of a Shopaholic is Fashionably Great By Stan Robinson
In this romantic comedy, Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can’t quite get her foot in the door. Quite by accident, she lands a job in New York City as an advice columnist for one of the financial magazines published by the same company. Her dreams are finally coming true, but as they do, she has to use hilarious and extreme efforts to keep her past from ruining her future. As many of you regular readers know, I love taglines used for movies, and this one is priceless: “All she wanted was a little credit”.
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Wendy and Lucy is a Modern Story of Friendship By Stan Robinson
Wendy and Lucy is that small, independent, quiet film that lingers long after leaving the theater. Lucy (Michelle Williams) is a young student who sets out on the long drive to well-paying summer job. With all the money she can put together for the trip, she sets out with her good friend, her dog Lucy. When her car breaks down and her dog is taken to the local pound in a small town, Wendy realizes the futility of her financial situation. Tough choices are abundant as she faces a series of escalating economic
A brilliant and pious daughter of an ultra orthodox rabbi finds herself at a crossroads when her mother dies and she is expected to immediately marry her father’s protégé. She begs her father to allow her one year to study at a women’s religious seminary, the birthplace of the Kabala, in order to prepare herself for the sacrifices she will make as a wife. When she meets a beautiful, mysterious older woman who is ill, she devises a series of rituals which will somehow “purify” and purge the older woman of her sins, which stretch the borders of Jewish law and must be kept secret. The Secrets is in Hebrew and French with English subtitles.
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Paramount Pictures chose not to hold an advance press screening for their latest installment of Friday the 13th series for critics. This should not come as a surprise. The previous eleven weren’t exactly critical successes, yet managed to draw in a loyal, cult audience. Whether a horror film fan or not, Jason Voorhees is a household name across the U.S. and the world. The iconic hockey maskwearing psychopath is as recognizable as the Golden Arches and the Statue of Liberty, despite the sick and twisted acts the imagery evokes. Jason is more famous than his Nightmare on Elm St. counterpart, Freddy, and the knifewheeling Halloween killer, Michael Meyers. Jason claims the title of starring in the most films, as there have been ten Friday the 13th films, with the eleventh being released this Friday, February 13th. Jason also appeared in Freddy vs. Jason, an maniacal film pitting the two characters against each other. With a total of twelve films under his belt, Jason is the clear winner, as Freddy Krueger and Michael Meyers each have nine films in their repertoire. Critics unofficially stop counting (and reviewing) after the third installment. Jason Voorhees drowned at Camp Crystal Lake as a boy after camp counselors weren’t paying attention. Decades later, he came back and has been terrorizing campers ever since. Of course, over the years, Jason has been killed on numerous occasions, but has come back to continue his reign if terror. It is ironic that Friday the 13th falls one day prior to Valentine’s Day this year. If you are alone, grab your buddies and throw an anti-cupid celebration, or grab your loved one and hold on tight.
Friday the 13th: The Chronology Friday the 13 On Friday the 13th, they begin to die horribly, one by one. Release Date: May 9, 1980 th
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DEREK MEARS stars as Jason in New Line Cinema’s and Paramount Pictures’ horror film “Friday the 13th,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo by John P. Johnson
Friday the 13th Part Four: The Final Chapter Jason is back. And this is the one you’ve been screaming for. Release Date: April 13, 1984 Friday the 13th Part Five: A New Beginning If Jason still haunts you, you are not alone. Release Date: March 22, 1985 Friday the 13th Part Six: Jason Lives Nothing this evil ever dies. Kill or be killed. Release Date: August 1, 1986 Friday the 13th Part Seven: The New Blood On Friday the 14th - Jason is back. But this time, something’s waiting. Release Date: May 13, 1988 Friday the 13th Part Eight: Jason Takes Manhattan New York has a new problem. Release Date: July 28, 1989 Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday Evil has finally found a home. The creator of the first returns to bring you the last. Release Date: August 13, 1993 Jason X Evil gets an upgrade. Release Date: August 22, 2002 Freddy vs. Jason Winner kills all. Release Date: August 15, 2003 Friday the 13th Welcome to Crystal Lake
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Whether you see Valentine’s Day as just another reminder of illusionary corporate opportunism (translation: you’re single or bitter about the opposite sex or both), or whether you believe it to be among the more important occasions for personal opportunism (translation: you’re in a relationship that needs any excuse for warming up the spousal defibrillators), the following Valley Valentine’s Day dining options and giving activities are what loves ya this Valentine’s weekend:
Andrew’s New American @ Citrus Café
2330 N Alma School, Chandler (480) 899-0502 For his Valentine’s Prix Fixe Dinners on Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th, Chef Andrew Paparella is offering a sumptuous, six-course lineup of fabulous fare that will have your date drooling well after dessert has gone down! 1 Course- Heirloom Yellow Tomato and Lump Crab Salad w/cucumber, sea salt, basil oil, and champagne vinegar. 2nd Course- Organic Butternut Squash and Cider Soup w/crème fraiche and fresh nutmeg. 3rd Course- Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Strudel w/puff pastry and zinfandel sauce. 4th Course- Garlic-Rosemary Alaskan Salmon w/pesto whipped potato and braised vegetables. 5th Course- Honey-Thyme Marinated Wild Boar Tenderloin w/rosemary cheddar grits and mustard greens. 6th Course- Chocolate Strawberry Profiterole w/sweet puff pastry, fresh strawberry, and chocolate sauce. st
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Digital Dave Rates the Best Virus/Spyware Protection If you are looking to upgrade the security on your computer, I have some effective recommendations for virus/spyware security suites. Since I run a tech shop, we are constantly asked what to use for virus protection. This week I will cover which security suites are the best to protect your computer and won’t bog it down in the process. When we are evaluating a security suite, the important things that we look at are protection and performance. By running test scripts on various activities such as boot time, scanning, compressing/uncompressing files, media file conversions (such as ripping an MP3), and web browsing, we can determine which security suites perform the best. Protection includes firewalls and antivirus/ antispyware identification and removal capability.
Norton Internet Security 2009 ($59.99/yr for 3 PCs)
Security suites certainly change over the years, as I wouldn’t recommend any of Norton’s prior products. Symantec (owner of Norton) really focused on performance over the past year and redesigned their engine; what a difference it has made. They have made the interface much easier to use and it is super simple. This product wins my ‘Digital Dave Recommendation’ as it has the best performance and the best security at a reasonable price. The only downside to this product is you will need a different product to protect you from SPAM (See last week’s article and install Cloudmark Desktop).
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Aka Jay Bitsue substation@DesertTrance.com Myspace.com/substationTrance www.substation-music.com
and away from my gear. DJ Nth, you’re my hero!
Where and when do you spin? I perform live electronic dance music with hardware electronic instruments (synthesizers, drum machines, etc.), and consider myself an ‘electronic musician’ as opposed to a DJ. When I play live, more often than not, it’ll be at a rave somewhere in the Valley. But when I DJ, you can find me spinning vinyl every so often at cool club nights in Scottsdale, or downtown Phoenix at ‘FUSE’ on Friday nights at Bar Smith. How did you get started in the industry? Many moons ago in the late 80s; it was a natural progression from throwing high school dances and DJ’ing to acquiring electronic instruments. This propelled me to start producing dance music and eventually opening up for silly late 80’s synth-pop groups like Book of Love. What’s the funniest thing that ever happened while performing? This goes hand-in-hand with the dumbest thing that has ever happened while performing: A couple of year ago, I’m playing live at a desert rave when some drunk idiot comes up from behind me and starts plucking away at one of my keyboards during my set! I nearly pelted him, but my friend Paul (DJ Nth) thankfully pulled him back
Tell us a secret about yourself or your show: I’m a ‘pop songwriter’ masquerading as a trance producer! What’s the biggest misconception people have about DJs? DJ’s are a dime a dozen. It’s true so I guess that wouldn’t be a misconception! In this day and age, as a DJ (or musician), it takes MORE than talent to make it. It’s all fun & games ‘til you’ve cleared the dance floor with a poorly mixed and/or programmed set. Strive for excellence, not perfection. Listen to the music you love and your heart will follow. What will people hear when they listen to your music? These days, most of the music I produce and play live is called trance, with occasional helpings of acid techno and electro house. Electronic dance music in general is pretty much all instrumental. I love the craft of songwriting and consider myself to be a ‘Melody Man’ as opposed to a ‘Sonic Terrorist’. I would like to think my tunes were on the uplifting/funkier side of things. If there were a “Golden Rule” for being a DJ, what would it be? Don’t forget your headphones! Used to be I’d get asked all the time by DJs to use my headphones because they had forgotten theirs. It sucks to get headphones back
that are soaked in someone else’s sweat and it’s your time to play… ugh! Your favorite place to play? Playing live at raves in Arizona to California, to playing the occasional gig at one of the coolest club nights in Scottsdale, called ‘SWITCH’ on Wednesday nights at the Pussycat Lounge. Thumbs-up to DJs Tranzit and Michael James for making this night supremely fun and an allaround success! As a musician, playing live ANYWHERE is the bomb, and does not at all compare to spinning records, CDs or MP3’s. Feeling the vibe of the crowd dancing to the pulsing electronic rhythms all the while being immersed in the lush melodic sounds of trance is a thing of beauty! If you could change one thing about the DJ-club scene, what would it be? Become the change that you want to see. Ask NOT what your scene can do for you, ask what YOU can do for your scene! To quote Rev. Jesse Jackson, “There is only one instance where it is justified to look down at someone: If a person has fallen, stop, look down, then lift them up.” What would you be doing if you weren’t DJing? I’d be working for my own covert operations, Substation Electronics, trying to get my new product up and running and ready for action: A dream-to-MIDI converter!
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The Night Owl If you have an entertainment event or item to include in “The Night Owl” send to brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com “The Night Owl” will cover restaurants, clubs, bars, celebrities, music and other miscellaneous events.
BY BRENT DIGGINS AND EFIA MOORE
What a big week! The NBA All-Star game is here and celebrities and athletes will be packing the Valley’s clubs, restaurants, and hotels yet again. Plus, there is the game itself, and it’s Valentine’s Day. With so much going on, we’ll get right to it so keep reading to find out what happened, what’s happening, and what will happen in our home, the Valley of the Sun.
Dinner for Two, Part 1: Around town many restaurants will be featuring special Valentine’s Day menus. Wright’s at the Biltmore will feature a four-course menu from 5:30pm to 10:00pm prepared by Chef de Cuisine Conor Favre. The dinner will set you back $90 per person, but includes a glass of Moet & Chandon champagne and a rose for the sexies.
NBA All-Star Weekend: As promised, we have the inside track to all of the NBA All-Star weekend’s hottest parties for the weekend of Thursday, February 12th – Sunday, February 15th:
Dinner for Two, Part 2: There is something about feeding your date that is primal and sexy, and for some people, it just works. However, there are only a few dishes where feeding another person works, and sushi is one of them. Sushi Roku at the W Scottsdale is having a prix fixe menu for $100 per person. Take in some signature starters and choose a sushi variety or a full dish for the main course. The price includes champagne and chocolate, and if you are planning to make an entire night of it, well, you are already at the W so you won’t have to wander far.
Barcelona in Scottsdale will have events throughout the weekend, kicking-off with Lebron James and Allen Iverson’s All StarTip Off Party on Thursday. Friday night’s Playboy Magazine will host its March 2009 Issue Release Party; and Saturday night Snoop Dogg will be hosting the evening. Hit up www. barcelonaarizona.com for party details. Further south in Scottsdale, Club Rain will feature Baby Bash and Nina Sky on Thursday night. Friday night, Snoop Dogg will be the special guest, followed by Chris Brown on Saturday and Busta Rhymes on Sunday night. Visit www.myspace.com/clubrainaz for more info. Scottsdale’s SugarDaddy’s will also have HipHop guests, including Young Jeezy on Thursday, Ludacris on Saturday, and DipSet rapper Jim Jones Sunday. Check out www.sugardaddysaz. com for more info.
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Kenny “The Jet” Smith will be hosting a variety of charity events featuring all sorts of celebrities and athletes. On Friday the 13th, he’ll be hosting the “Kenny Smith Celebrity Golf Classic” at the SunRidge Canyon Golf Club at 8:00am, where you can find a number of famous-folk. Then on Friday night, from 9:00pm – 3:00am, the Jet will host the 7th Annual Kenny Smith AllStar Bash presented by Imperial Community Bank at The Wrigley Mansion Club. This may be the must attend event of the All-Star weekend. New York City DJs Biz Markie and S&S will spin as more than 1,000 special invited guests enjoy the views and party down. Remember to party safe and responsibly, and if you follow us on Twitter, attach a Twitpic or two! Valentine’s Day: El dia de amor, Valentine’s Day is upon us. While some of us will be cementing relationships and trying to catch the fluttering love of someone, others will be rolling solo looking to capture other singles or keep our independence intact. Here’s a few Valentines events that span the spectrum:
At the Club: Many of the singles will be hitting clubs for Valentine’s Day, and there is no better day because most people there will probably be unattached and looking for love. For a sexy Valentine’s Day, go to the Cherry Lounge and Pit where burlesque troupe b will be performing. This acrobatic, entertaining show starts at 10pm with performers of both sexes. At the Bar: Did you just have a break up? Nothing to rub salt in the wounds like Valentine’s Day, so you may want to drink your troubles into oblivion. Head to Mickey’s Hangover where they are hosting their eighth annual “Love Stinks” party featuring $3 drinks all night. Maybe you’ll meet another broken-hearted for a nice rebound. Get a Room!: Why not take your special someone to one of our world-renowned resorts for a night of romance? Valley resorts feature great restaurants, great amenities and of plenty of ambience. One that catches my eye, and will win you over is the Boulders Golden Door Resort and Spa’s special “A Bolder Love” package. This includes an awesome casita, a couple’s massage, Champagne dinner for two in stylish restaurant Latilla, and access to the awardwinning Golden Door Spa, which means you can indulge in the adult pool, steam rooms and Niwa pool. Night Owls on Twitter: Who’s on Twitter? Know a great restaurant, club, bar or event? Let me know and follow us (and see what we do) @ bdiggs and @mindspazzer. Do it now and sign up. We talk about everything Phoenix. Be safe, be a good person. Till next time…
Brent Diggins is a freelance writer, Valley resident and PR professional at Mindspace, a Valley public relations, marketing and advertising firm. He has been involved in many aspects of the Valley social scene, and considers himself on expert on many things of great global importance, including having a good time. You can reach him at brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com.
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“Not only must Justice be done; it must also be seen to be done. . .”
By Kevin Breger, Esq. www.TheAZCriminalLawyer.com
Gina and Derrick had been companions, friends, and lovers for over 10 years. They shared a home in Phoenix and both had good careers. This all changed when Derrick started having an affair. Gina, who was devastated and never wanted to see Derrick again, kicked him out of their joint home. All Derrick’s worldly possessions were still in the house and he wanted to get them back. He also wanted to talk to Gina about their situation. One Saturday afternoon, Derrick drove to their house and remained in his car which was parked on the street. Gina noticed Derrick in his car and came out of the house and onto the drive. Derrick got out of his car and approached Gina indicating that he wanted to speak with her. He was in no way aggressive or acting in a threatening manner. Gina pushed Derrick against the garage door and grabbed his neck. Their neighbor, who witnessed this incident called the police. If only Gina were not holding a gun as she did this. . . Mind you, she did not point the gun at him or use it in a threatening way, nor was there any history of violence between them; nevertheless, she found herself charged with aggravated assault, a class 3 felony, and if convicted she was looking at a minimum of 5 years in prison.
Fact or fiction? Although some details and the identities of the individuals have been changed to protect those involved, the above anecdote is based on a real case that took place in Arizona. This case was aggressively prosecuted by the prosecutorial agency in the name of justice. Ultimately, Gina went to prison.1 Justice? You be the judge. . . 1 It should be noted that Kevin Breger was NOT the defense attorney representing the individual in this case.
Neither Gina nor Derrick, who were both in their early 40’s, had ever been in trouble with the law before.
Kevin Breger is the principal attorney at The Law Offices of Kevin Breger, PLLC. Mr. Breger focuses exclusively on criminal law and DUI representation and can be reached at 602-682-5582 or at kbreger@bregerlaw. com. Remember if you do email Mr. Breger please provide a phone number where he can call you back at to discuss your situation. Mr. Breger’s principal office is located at 2025 N. 3rd Street, Suite 157, Phoenix, AZ 85004 and he also has an address in Scottsdale. He represents clients throughout Maricopa County, Pinal County and Yavapai County. The information in this article is current as of January 2009. Remember that all cases need to be assessed on their individual merits and you should consult your attorney to discuss the specific issues in your case.
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The Library Bar & Grill
7340 E. Indian Plaza – Scottsdale 480-970-1112 www.axis-radius.com Open Thur-Sat
501 S. Mill Ave. – Tempe 480-929-9002 www.thelibraryusa.com Open 7 Days
The Big Bang
Maloney’s Tavern
501 S. Mill #B101 – Tempe 480-557-5595 www.thebigbangbar.com Open 7 Days
DrinxScottsdale
8608 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale 480-889-1188 www.maloneystavern.com Open 7 Days
7330 E. Stetson – Scottsdale 480-423-9434 www.drinxscottsdale.com www.myspace.com/ drinxscottsdale Open Tues-Sat
Maloneys On Campus
955 E. University Dr. – Tempe www.maloneystavern.com 480-894-2224 Open 7 Days
Cream Stereo Forbidden Lounge 4252 N. Drinkwater Blvd Night Club Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-222-9922 www.thecreamlounge.com
Last Exit
1425 W. Southern Ave. – Tempe 480-557-6656 www.lastexitlive.com Open Tues-Sun
6820 E. 5th Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.forbiddenaz.com 480-994-5176 Open Wed-Sun till 2am - 2 rooms, 2 DJs, 2 dance floors
Club Red
2155 E. University - Tempe 480-968-2114 www.clubredrocks.com Blunt Club Thursday Nights
Myst Nightclub
7340 E. Shoeman Lane – Scottsdale 480-970-5000 www.mystaz.com Open Wed, Fri, Sat
San Felipe’s Cantina
Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado pkwy Tempe 85281 480-736-TACO (8226) Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd Phoenix 85050 480-515-BEER (2337) Flagstaff 103 N. Leroux St Flagstaff 86001 928-779-6000 www.sanfelipescantina.com
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Fabien Bertault new employer, in an environment that is usually more relaxed than a traditional job interview.”
This is the reason why in 2003, Fabien decided to start Arizona Power Networking to help Arizona business leaders connect and explore opportunities for their business and careers. For more information about this business networking group, visit www. azPowerNetworking.com, or call (480) 446-0400.
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NBA All-Star Schedule of Participants & Schedule of Events The Valley is set to be overrun by the NBA and its athletic sizzle, and with the recently-expanded Phoenix Convention Center hosting the NBA All-Star Jam Session; the glorious Phoenix Downtown Sheraton housing the best ballers in the world; and the smooth-running METRO Light Rail supplying its eco-friendly ‘A to B’ travel efficiency, the city is ready to show the world its shiny new toys. Though the NBA All-Star Weekend promises more off-court parties and celebrations within and around Downtown Phoenix than its actual basketball playing showcases, the following GAME! section NBA All-Star schedule is for hoops fanatics hoping to catch a glimpse of the high-flying athletic feats of their favorite hard wood warriors. The ‘Big Three’ events of mid-February are surely these:
Foot Locker 3-Point Contest
Saturday, February 14th, 6pm, US Airways Arena Contestants: Jason Kapono, Raptors (Defending champ; looking for 3rd straight win) Roger Mason, Spurs Rashard Lewis, Magic Daequan Cook, Heat Mike Bibby, Hawks Danny Granger, Pacers
Sprite Slam Dunk Contest
Saturday, February 14th, Follows 3-Point Contest, US Airways Arena Contestants: Dwight Howard, Magic (Defending champ) Nate Robinson, Knicks Rudy Gay, Grizzlies Rudy Fernandez, Trailblazers
58th NBA All-Star Game
Sunday, February 15th, 6pm, US Airways Arena
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Coach Mike Brown, Cavaliers
Kobe Bryant, Lakers Chris Paul, Hornets Amaré Stoudemire, Suns Tim Duncan, Spurs Yao Ming, Rockets
Shaquille O’Neal, Suns Tony Parker, Spurs David West, Hornets Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks Chauncey Billups, Nuggets Brandon Roy, Trailblazers Pau Gasol, Lakers
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Allen Iverson, Pistons Dwyane Wade, Heat Lebron James, Cavaliers Kevin Garnett, Celtics Dwight Howard, Magic
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You may not think you have a great chance to win the $10,000,000, but the best part of Dream Shot is that everyone who enters is an instant winner! The world’s largest and most exciting The cost to enter the Dream Shot Holegolf Hole-in-One contest has finally come in-One contest is $10, and when you enter to the Valley of the Sun, and from now on the contest you get your shot at winning you have the chance to play for golf’s larg- the great prizes, but you’ll also be given est prize - Ten Million Dollars - each and a deluxe package of gift certificates and every time you tee it up. Assuming you play gift cards worth more than $50 to some one of the participating Dream Shot Golf of the most popular restaurants, entertainTrail courses, that is. ment venues and events in the Valley of the Dream Shot Golf offers golfers the chance Sun! Every entry is also entered into Dream to take their shot at making a hole-in-one on Shot’s Monthly Mulligan Prize contest, several of the top courses here in the greater where they pull one lucky name from evPhoenix/Scottsdale area. Each golfer com- eryone who played Dream Shot that month ing by the Dream Shot hole while it is in and award a prize worth around $500. As operation has the option to enter the con- if that wasn’t enough, Dream Shot also oftest for $10, then if they make a hole-in- fers a bonus of a sleeve of balls just for one they win an instant $5,000 in cash plus hitting the green, and an ina fantastic trip to Las Vegas next October stant “Scratch-n-Win” where they’ll take life’s ultimate Dream card offering Shot - one shot to win $10,000,000! immediate In addition to being offered on some of discounts or the best golf courses around the Valley, the bonuses at Dream Shot Hole-in-One contest is also of- the Dream fered at the driving range at CrackerJax, Shot particwhere anyone can enter to take their shot ipating golf at making a hole-in-one on the brand new facility at Dream Shot Green - a mere 155 yards from which you the Dream Shot tee box! This is the perfect played. opportunity for golfers to enter the contest as many times as they want, with every shot capable of winning the instant $5,000 cash prize and trip to the Dream Shot finals.
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Bison Witches Bar and Deli is a neighborhood hangout that features award winning, grilled gourmet deli sandwiches, bread bowl soups, salads and appetizers, along with a fully stocked bar and tableside service. They also have the best selection of microbrews in Tempe with twelve on tap and more than 50 in bottles! Daily drink specials are part of the fun as well. Bison Witches has that great small bar feel, with great food and a fun atmosphere. Come check them out! Bison Witches is located at 21 E. 6th Street, just off Mill Ave. (480) 894-9104
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Do you like the music of the 60’s? 70’s? 80’s? Love the party tunes? Then check out the Vinyl Revival Show at the Library on Thursday, February 12th. VR plays all the hottest songs from the past 3 decades. Heinekens are only $3 on Thursdays to that’s 2 great reasons to be at the Library. Like your music a bit harder? This week MetalHead plays all the best metal songs from the 80’s and 90’s on Friday the 13th – That’s Good Luck for you.
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Patton Oswalt February 13th & 14th
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5909 N. Granite Reef Rd. Scottsdale, Az 85250 SE Corner of McDonald & Granite Reef, Just off the Loop 101, McDonald Exit. In the Basha’s Plaza, two doors from Casella’s Deli. Ph: 480-483-2685 ComicZoneAZ.com
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From the ground breaking original Comedians of Comedy Tour featuring himself- Zach Galifianakis, Maria Bamford & Brian Posehn! Patton was most recently heard as the main voice in Pixar’s animated film Rattatouille as well boasts appearances in The King of Queens, Seinfeld, News Radio, MTV’s Human Giant, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Reno 911, Comedy Central’s Roasts of William Shatner, Flava Flav & Lewis Black’s The Root of All Evil. In addition he can also be seen regularly on Jimmy Kimmel Live & Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Oswalt’s style of stand-up comedy is often described as acerbic and sarcastic, and it covers topics ranging from pop culture frivolity such as comic book supervillains and 1980’s glam metal to deeper societal issues like American excess, materialism, Mesopotamian Cuneiform script, foreign policy, and religion. This show will sell out, buy tickets early! Call 480-921-9877 or log onto www.tempeimprov.com Location: 930 E University Dr Suite D1-201, Tempe AZ 85281
Late Night Laughs
“President-elect Barack Obama said today that he wanted to bring a “sense of accountability to Washington.” I think he realized that actual accountability is never going to happen. So, if you just bring a “sense” of it...” - Jay Leno “President Obama has asked the Senate to cut $50 Billion from the economic stimulus plan. Obama says the government will no longer need the $50 billion once everyone in his cabinet pays their back taxes.” - Conan O’Brien
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“There’s a new study out that says too much caffeine can cause hallucinations. I think it’s true because I was at Starbucks today, and I hallucinated that a cup of coffee cost $4. Then I hallucinated that the counter guy was trying to sell me a Jazz CD at 7am.” - Craig Ferguson “A woman in Texas has broken the world record for the largest breasts at 38KKK after her latest breast-enhancement surgery. Now, this is the person you want to be sitting next to if your plane lands in the Hudson River.” - David Letterman
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“According to the New York Post, because of the economy, more young men are selling their sperm to sperm banks to help pay for college. I wonder why they are called sperm banks - don’t you lose interest after making a deposit?” - Jay Leno
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In Living Color 5 MINUTES BOOMERANG JUMANJI RETURN TO ME
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Nominated for a 1999 Emmy Award for his memorable role on Just Shoot Me, David Spade was previously best known for his five-year stint as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Nominated for a Golden Globe in 1999 and 2000, and an American Comedy Award in 1999 for his work on Just Shoot Me, Spade’s film career also continues to grow. In 2005, Spade created The Showbiz Show with David Spade, the show itself is a halfhour comedy spoof on Hollywood, a la Spade’s famed Saturday Night Live sketch Hollywood Minute. In 2005, Spade also filmed Benchwarmers, and was also seen in additional films Grandma’s Boy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, and is perhaps best known for his role in Joe Dirt. In addition to SNL, Spade has guest starred on the critically acclaimed The Larry Sanders Show and appeared in HBO’s 13th Annual Young Comedians Special. In 1999 he headlined his own HBO special, David Spade: Take the Hit. Spade co-starred with SNL alumnus Chris Farley in the films Tommy Boy and Blacksheep, and the pair won a 1996 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo for the former. His other feature credits include Reality Bites, Joe Dirt, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Racing Stripes, The Emperor’s New Groove and Coneheads. Born in Birmingham, Michigan, and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Spade began his career by performing stand-up comedy in clubs, theaters and colleges across the country. He made his television debut on SNL, and was soon named the Hot Stand-Up Comedian of the Year by Rolling Stone magazine. Some of Spade’s memorable characters on SNL, where he served as both a writer and a performer, included the sarcastic Hollywood Minute reporter on Weekend Update and he also started the catch phrases “And you are?” and “Buh-Bye!” AZWeeklyMagazine.com
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Dodge Challenger Hemi Review and photo by Chad Haire
Every January, there are four major car auctions in the Phoenix metro area. Within them you can often find an original 1970 Dodge Challenger selling beyond the $100,000 mark. Yes, those cars were fast, but they drank gas at about 6-10 miles per gallon, and had lousy braking and handling. With race gearing and no overdrive, they were limited to 60 mph highway cruising. Fun, but not practical. Now we get the new Challenger introduced in 2008. With the 425 horsepower SRT, it’s quicker than the original, hitting 0-60 mph in 5 seconds. It handles better and brakes shorter too, and gets up to three times the gas mileage. With a price range of $29,000 to $42,000, it’s cheaper than the worn-out auction cars. A better way to go, I think. My car was the R/T. It had the 383 horse Hemi, hooked to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-60 came in at 6.2 seconds, and gas mileage was 18-23 mpg. With limited options, the sticker was $35,000. I got more attention on the street with this than any of the fancy imports I’ve driven. I think the automatic transmission makes more sense; it’s just as quick and it’s easier to live with. If you are into retro-cars, this is a good choice.
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CMW Welcomes Pianist Alexander “Sasha” Ghindin
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and sounds of music. Leaf I really enjoy the unique styles that bill. Self-described as is a band that definitely fits , and electro-acoustic (yup, a combination of indie, fusion a group of four divergent you read that right), they are lic op of rock, a pinch psychede people that have taken a sco e, a kick of punk, a wink 60s rock, some folk, a Latin vib lping of passion for creating, of cabaret, and a heaping he anic supercollider. They are which is then put into an org sa) d Grill (1734 E. Main St. in Me playing at Smokey’s Bar an eck th d there’s no cover! Ch on Saturday, February 14 an ementsofleaf. them out at myspace.com/el htmare Records is hosting the st If you’re up for a road trip, Nig 20th and 21 in San rch Ma on t Fes tal Me are htm second Nig es Aetherius, Aska, Halcyon Antonio, TX. The lineup includ um, Mindwarp Chamber, Way, Imagika, Krucible, Lunari re! Military personnel and Vicious Rumors and many mo nd end the 2 annual progressive their families who wish to att al will receive a 25% and power heavy metal festiv re information, visit www. discount on tickets. To get mo nightmaremetalfest.com the High Rollers out of Check out the interview with t all over the place and are Prescott. These guys play ou d ting Tempe next weekend an great! They’re going to be hit (29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe) will be at the Yucca Tap Room th t to be a great show! on February 20 and this ough you. Make sure to tell them I sent ‘Til next time…
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Sun City- Chamber Music West presents Russian pianist Alexander “Sasha” Ghindin, the youngest winner of the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition, who will perform in the Chamber Music West concert program on February 16th. Ghindin won the Moscow Young Pianists’ Competition at age 13, and a year later after winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition, joined the Moscow State Philharmonic as principal soloist. At age 30 he won the 2007 Cleveland International Piano Competition. His performance will include Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, Shubert; 
 Ballade #1 in G minor, Op. 23&#8232, and Scherzo #3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39, Chopin; and Pictures from an Exhibition, Mussorgsky. Chamber Music West is supported by The Arizona Commission on the Arts with funding from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Peoria, Target and The West Valley Arts Council. Single tickets are $25 and student tickets are free with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber Music West office in the Bell Plaza Professional Building (10451 W. Palmeras Drive, Suite, 122E in Sun City) or online at www.chambermusicwest.com. Performance day sales at the venue begin at 6pm. For information or to purchase tickets, call (623) 972-0478. For additional information about Chamber Music West, visit www.chambermusicwest.com.
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Digital Summer is a Name You Should Know
Scottsdale- Digital Summer will be launching an all-out assault on the Venue of Scottsdale on Saturday, February 21st with some help from Friday Night Gunfight, Asylum, Giantkiller, Inprana, Roween and Savage View. They may be respectable firefighters, paramedics, and teachers by day, but on stage it’s a different story. Kyle Winterstein (Vocals), Ian Winterstein (guitar), “Guido” Hernandez (bass), “Fish” Cenfield (guitar), and “Cooter” Carlson (drums) faced the challenge head on and have created an edgy, powerful, yet soothing tone for a radio-friendly world. Influenced by multiple genres, DS has made an impressive impact on the music scene with their professional songwriting ability, aggressively entertaining live show, and seemingly endless promotional antics. Conquering major market radio stations, “Whatever It Takes” was in the top 4 most requested songs for over six weeks straight on 98Kupd, and is currently one of the top requested songs on Sirius Satellite Octane 20. Aside from becoming the largest drawing unsigned rock band in Arizona (maybe the southwest), they’ve also had the privilege to share the stage with the likes of Alice in Chains, Godsmack, Deftones, Sevendust, Five Finger Death Punch, Theory of a Deadman, Tantric and many more. The Venue of Scottsdale is located at 7117 E. 3rd Ave. in Scottsdale. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Doors open at 6 and this is an all ages event. Visit www.venueofscottsdale.com or www. digitalsummer.net for more information.
Janiva Magness Joins Blues Blast 2009
Mesa- Award-winning blues and soul vocalist Janiva Magness, touring in support of her Alligator debut CD What Love Will Do, will perform in Mesa on Saturday, February 21st as part of the Blues Blast 2009 at Mesa Ampitheatre. Magness, winner of both the 2006 and 2007 Blues Music Award for Best Contemporary Female Artist of the Year, possesses a rich, soulful voice and has absolute command over her material. She is an incredibly gifted performer who can lead her audience through a range of emotions, from the deepest sorrow to overwhelming joy. In April 2008, she traveled to Iraq and Kuwait co-headlining Bluzapalooza, the first-ever blues concert tour to perform for American troops. Mesa Amphitheatre is located at 201 N. Center St. in Mesa. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show. For more information, visit www.mesaamp.com or www.bluesblast.info.
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Dokken Rocks Club Red Set the time machine to ‘Way Back’, circa 1978. A little-known group from Germany is formed, named Dokken after lead singer and visionary founder Don Dokken. Dokken rhymed with ‘Rockin’, and little did they know just how prophetically appropriate that auditory match would become. By 1983, their first U.S. release, Breaking The Chains would finally begin a string of top 100 hits and world-wide album sales of over 10 million records. Dokken would form a signature sound that would embody 80’s metal, with catchy melodies, 3-part harmonies, blistering guitar riffs, and stadiums of cheering fans all testifying to its effectiveness. While other rock bands of that era strove to sound more and more alike, Dokken (led by the namesake’s perfectionist nature), cut through the “me too” sounds and established themselves as not only purists of metal, but they also conveyed commercial viability at the same time; not an easy task. What has followed makes for good VH-1 material, with more ups and downs, record label drama, staff changes, and a relentless pursuit to be true to the band’s root sound. No matter how “glammed-out” the band was presented to the public, they were able to blend a heavy sound with melodic vocal lines and catchy choruses. Dokken shared limelights and toured with an 80’s ‘who’s who’ of arenapleasing bands: Blue Oyster Cult, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, ACDC, Scorpions, Metallica, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Cinderella, Ratt, Whitesnake, Poison and more. And now, you have a chance to see
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them play the best of the old (and their new material) on Saturday, February 21st at Club Red in Tempe. Only $20 in advance buys you an up close and personal, intimate seat to have the 80’s blasted “Tooth and Nail” inside the well-rocked walls of Club Red. Door crashers can get in
Great Sound at Club Red garb. To be able to see a group this talented in the intimate setting Club Red provides will be an experience to gloat over with those misfortunate few who will somehow miss out. Tickets are on sale now, so get them while you can!
If you haven’t been to a Club Red show, you’re in for a musical treat: quite frankly the live music shows we’ve been to sound awesome there. We wanted to know more about why bands that sounded decent to us in other mid-sized venues often sound incredible when we hear them at Club Red... First off we learned that Club Red has naturally good room acoustics: “a slightly irregular rectangle with a floating hardwood dance floor” (which is one of the ideal room layouts for good room acoustics) supported by extensive “tuning” of the house sound system to match the room layout. The actual FOH PA (Front of House PA system) has 6 custom built high output bent-horn subs (all acoustically coupled) and 4 EAW main speakers; driven by a huge tower rack of amps that has 15,000 watts of available power on several dedicated electrical circuits! The massive available power provides ample headroom for the head sound tech, Patrick Driscoll, to get great clarity of sound without the need to use overwhelming volume. Club Red has quickly become the favorite stopping point for touring Reggae bands from Jamaica who need both a big stage and a great PA system (Reggae bands are generally considered the acid test for a FOH PA system due to the size of the bands and need for massive bass support).
for $30 if there are any tickets left. A sellout is imminent. This is a show! Opening for Dokken will be The Cover Junkies, Dagger, Throttle, Impulsive Aggression, Sideways to Seven, and more! Club Red’s unique dueling stage format allows you to see one act after another with no down time in between. Duel bars keep the drinks flowing as well, and a first-class sound system, lighting and video screen array makes every show a cut above most local venues. So, if you missed the 80’s (or just don’t remember much), this is a must-see show. If the 80’s are your middle name, then get to Club Red on the 21st or forever turn in your hair spray and studded leather AZWeeklyMagazine.com
Club Red 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe (480) 968-2114 www.ClubRedRocks.com
Notable Dokken Hits Breaking the Chains Paris is Burning Into The Fire Just Got Lucky Alone Again Tooth and Nail The Hunter In My Dreams It’s Not Love Dream Warriors Burning Like a Flame Heaven Sent Mr. Scary Walk Away Too High To Fly Prisoner
Club Red has been constantly upgrading their sound system since opening a year ago. What’s scary is that they have another half dozen improvements planned to their already superlative sound system. Owner, Kim Commons, told me “our goal is to be among the top 5 mid-sized clubs in the country in terms of sound quality, we have found that having a great sounding room is a major competitive advantage. Bands are very sophisticated about sound these days and they really do want to sound their best for their fans. By constantly reinvesting in our gear, we are making Club Red more attractive to the bands that care the most about about sound quality.” By the way, it seems that customers at Club Red also appreciate the high quality sound. Head Sound Tech, Patrick Driscoll, reports that he often gets unsolicted tips from fans who seek him out at the sound board and thank him for making their favorite band sound so good! Where else in town does the sound tech get routine tips from music knowledgable fans just because the show sounded so good?
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Friday 2/13 • 8 pm • 18+
Awaking the Fallen the Anti-Valentine Party
CLUB RED EVENT – Anti-Valentine Party: Awaking the Fallen, Sinshrift, Corvus, Mission G, Ebomb and One Last Peace
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Friday 2/13 • 8 pm • 21+
Rock Addix RED OwL EVENT – Arizona’s 70’s Hard Rock and 80’s Metal Cover Band, this band knows how to rock it strong.
Saturday 2/14 • 8 pm • 21+
Vinyl Revival On 2 stages with Page the Village Idiot, Vanity Tweak, American Dali, The Meat Department, Jack Shit & Faces For Radio.
DOKKEN Bobb Saturday 2/21 • 8pm • 8 Bands on 2 Stages • 21+
Advance Tickets at online www.Ticketmaster.com and all six Tobacco & Pipes Plus shops including the TPP next to Club Red
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ALL CITY ALLSTARS OF AZ AKROBATIK (The Perceptionists) B-BOY Battle (DJ Rockwell) ACEYALONE DJ SHORTKUT DJ Shortkut has thrilled hip-hop fans worldwide, including his time with Invisibl Skratch Piklz. Shortkut is known for unbelievable beat juggling and percussion.
Dave Matthews Sundays • 9 pm
grey Street RED OwL EVENT – “GREY STEET is the finest Dave Matthews Tribute Band I have ever heard, they rock!” –Pappa Owl
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CLUB RED EVENT – Voted Best Local Vaudeville Show by Phoenix New Times. Burlesque, can-can & carnival on one stage!
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Pato Banton, Live at Club Red, another great show in the Reggae Legend Series.
CLUB RED MAJOR SHOW ADvAnCE TiCkETS: online at www.Ticketmaster.com or www.Ticketweb.com or buy tickets valleywide at any Tobacco & PiPes Plus store. 6 TPP locations! TEMPE: 2155 e university Drive, next door to club ReD – 480.947.0712 MESA: 1057 N Mesa Dr – 480.962.1699 WEST PHOEniX: 4002 N 43rd ave – 602.272.9577 EAST PHOEniX: 3245 e Thomas Rd – 602.955.5077 GLEnDALE: 4748 W Glendale ave 623.934.4864 CAvE CREEk: 15214 N cave creek Rd # b – 602.482.2897. all Tobacco & Pipes Plus stores are open from 11am to 11pm daily. AZWeeklyMagazine.com
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LIVE! DIRECTORY Thursday February 12th Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Antarctica the Beautiful, This Daily Summer and Burnin’ Phoenix. www. martiniranchaz.net Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Cell Phone Cowboys. www.joesgrotto.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Ryan & Matt. 8pm. www. cocomojoes.com Skeptical Chymist (480) 609 8677, 15688 N. Pima Rd., Suite C6, Scottsdale: Kyle Phelan Band. 9pm. www.skepticalchymist.com Fibber Magees (480)-7229434, 1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19, Chandler: Matt Tenner. www. fibbermageespub.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Dan Hubbard and the Humadors. www. goatheadsaloon.com Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Inside Creative Minds presents Mills End, Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl, The Black Jacket and Quarter Inch Crown. Doors at 7pm. $3. www. modified.org The Ruby Room (602) 258-6900, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix: Fatigo, Try Me Bicycle and Fuga. 8pm. myspace.com/therubyroomlounge Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St, Phoenix: Rockabilly night with Johnny Falstaff (Texas). 9pm. www. thebloozebar.com
Friday February 13th Goat Head Saloon (480) 4648030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Isle of Essence w/ The Atma and Captain Squeegee. www. goatheadsaloon.com The Ruby Room (602) 258-6900, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix: Obscura (brit pop, indie, 80’s and more). 8pm. myspace.com/ therubyroomlounge Hollywood Alley (480) 8207117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa:
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Smokey Mountain Skullbusters CD Release Party. $10. myspace.com/ hollywoodalley Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: High Strung and 74th Street Band. www.joesgrotto. com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Rebel Jack. www.martiniranchaz.net Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Instant Classics. 9pm. www. cocomojoes.com Skeptical Chymist (480) 609 8677, 15688 N. Pima Rd., Suite C6, Scottsdale: Mike Mercier (5pm) and Capital Down (9pm). www. skepticalchymist.com Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Psyko Steve presents Kinch, Gospel Claws, Holy Rolling Empire and Alaska and Me. Free CD with entry. Doors at 7pm. $10. www.modified.org Last Exit Live (480) 557-6656, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe: Los Guys w/ special guests. 9pm. $5. www. lastexitlive.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues.com Dubliner Pub (602) 867-0984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: The Knobs. www. dublinerpub.com The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: Paleo Farewell Review, Agness Twin, Plague Party and Phatima Unclear. 8:30pm. All ages. www. thetrunkspace.com The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St, Phoenix: Angry Inch (rock). 9pm. www.thebloozebar.com Stinkweeds (480) 968-9490, 15 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix: Dust Jacket. www.stinkweeds.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): The Earps, Labor Party and Surfside IV. 8pm. www.yuccatap.com
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9pm. Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Fracture Point, Rizir, Idle Bind, Rising Pain and Toy Box. All ages. www.joesgrotto.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Rock Lobster (10:30pm). www. martiniranchaz.net Dubliner Pub (602) 867-0984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: The Knobs. www. dublinerpub.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: The Overtones w/ special guests. www. goatheadsaloon.com The Ruby Room (602) 258-6900, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix: Robi Vining’s Valentine’s Day Massacre with special guests. 8pm. myspace. com/therubyroomlounge Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Instant Classics. 9pm. www. cocomojoes.com Skeptical Chymist (480) 609 8677, 15688 N. Pima Rd., Suite C6, Scottsdale: Capital Down. 9pm. www.skepticalchymist.com Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Valencia, Houston Calls, Artist vs. Poet and Alaska and Me. Doors at 7pm. www. modified.org Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Major Lingo. myspace.com/hollywoodalley Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St, Phoenix: Strangeland. $.99 band donation. 9pm. www. thebloozebar.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Dry River Yacht Club, HPR, The Market and Mark Padraza. 8pm. www. yuccatap.com
Concert Venues Club Red (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: February 21st: Dokken. Doors at 8pm. All ages.
March 11th: Yami Bolo www.clubredrocks.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782-2680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: February 14th: Asleep at the Wheel February 20th: 3 Redneck Tenors February 21st: The Oak Ridge Boys February 28th: Roy Clark March 1st: One Night of Queen www.chandlercenter.org Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-256, 263 N. Center St., Mesa: February 21st: Blues Blast 2009 February 28th: AZ Strong Beer Festival April 3rd: Fall Out Boy, Cobra Starship, All Time Low, Hey Monday and Metro Station www.mesaamp.com Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: February 13th: Cradle of Filth, Satyricon and Septic Flesh. 6:30pm. $25 in adv, $29 at the door. All ages. February 14th: Authority Zero, Chaer, RAC, RainaFire and Embrace the Dream. 6:30pm. $19 in adv, $20 at the door. All ages. February 15th: Bleeding Through, Acacia Strain, As Blood Runs Black, Impending Doom and Howitzer. 6pm. $18. All ages. February 20th: Tatem CD Release Show. 6pm. $10. All ages. www.luckymanonline.com Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East Main St., Mesa: February 12th: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields February 14th: Quinn Lemley February 17th: Duncan Sheik February 20th: Marcus Roberts Trio February 21st: Joan Baez February 22nd: Paddy Maloney with the Chieftains February 25th: Metropolitan Youth Symphony www.mesaartslive.com The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 967-7977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe: February 13th: From Dark, Truth About Lies, Beyond the now, Session, Asphyxiation, and Legend by Name. Doors at 7pm. All ages. February 14th: Josh Radin w/ special guests. Doors at 7pm. February 20th: Rev Theory, Vayden and Siop. Doors at 7pm. www.clubhousegigs.com Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: February 12th: Sonorous. Doors at 8pm. $8.
February 13th: Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns. Doors at 8pm. $7. February 14th: Richie Havens. Doors at 5pm; show at 6pm. $30 in adv, $33 at the door. Then, Patte Williams. Doors at 8pm. $7 February 15th: Tommy Castro. Doors at 7pm. $15 in adv, $17 at the door. February 16th: Monday Night Celebrity Jam hosted by Bill Tarsha & The Rocket 88’s. Doors at 7pm. Free. February 17th: The Annuals, Jessica Lea Mayfield and What Laura Says, Thinks and Feels. Doors at 8pm. $10 February 18th: Derailers. Doors at 7pm. $12 www.rhythmroom.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: February 12th: Young Jeezy February 13th: Mint Condition February 14th: Chris Brown’s All Star Party February 15th: T.I. March 6th: The Temptations March 8th: Kenny Loggins March 19th: Etta James and the Roots Band www.celebritytheatre.com Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: February 13th: Valentine’s Super Love Jam w/ Zapp, Rose Royce, Mary Jane Girls, The Persuadersm GQm MC Magic of NB Ridaz, Sophia Maria, Barbara Lewis, The Fuzz and The Temprees February 27th: Chris Tomlin w/ Israel Houghton March 5th: Slipknot w/ Cradle of Filth March 28th: Disturbed April 24th: Britney Spears May 24th: Fleetwood Mac June 23rd: Andre Rieu www.jobingarena.com Dodge Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: February 21st: Paramount’s Original Laser Spectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd February 25th: YES February 26th: Zappa Plays Zappa March 4th: The Pretenders March 13th: Frankie Valli & The Manhattan Transfer April 2nd: Lamb of God April 16th: The Killers www.dodgetheatre.com U.S. Airways Center (602) 3797800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: March 26th: Billy Joel and Elton John Face 2 Face www.usairwayscenter.com
SCOTTSDALE Eddie V’s (480) 538-8468, 20715 N. Pima Road (DC Ranch) Wednesdays: Margo Reed (vocals), Kenny Poe (keys) and Johnny Carrasco (guitar). 6:30-10:30pm Every other Mon/Tues: Michael Reed (vocals), Kenny Poe (keys), and Johnny Carrasco (guitar). 6:3010:30pm www.eddiev.com Nello’s, (480) 946-2020, 7213 E. First Ave. Tuesdays – Moonshiner jazz. Acoustic piano trios. 7-10pm. Free. www.nellosscottsdale.com Chances Are (480) 994-4338, 7570 E Sixth Ave. (corner of Miller Rd) Sundays: Joe Hopkins Jazz Combo leads jam session. 6-10 pm. Food, dancing. Fri/Sat/Sun: Tommy Holloway. 10pm-1am. Bobby’s (480) 556-0770, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy. All events 6:30-10:30pm. Mon/Tues: Rags Allen Wed/Thurs: Rich Howard Fri/Sat: Tommy Washington Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse (480) 941-4700, 6991 E. Camelback Rd. Sun/Mon: Ken Wain. 6:30-midnight. Estate House (480) 9704099, 7134 E. Stetson Dr. (Third Floor Lounge) Live music 7pm-midnight. Free. www.estatehouseaz.com
PHOENIX Bobby C’s (602) 252-2273, 1140 E. Washington St. Sundays: Papa John DeFrancesco (organ), Dowell Davis (drums) + guests. 2-4pm Tuesdays: Raul Yanez’s Zona Libre (Latin Jazz). Yanez (piano), Xavier Yanez (bass), Adam Clark (drums) and Tony Valenzuela (percussion). 9pm. Wednesdays: Raul Yanez Latin Jazz Band. Yanez (piano), Xavier Yanez (bass), and Adam Clark (drums). 8-11pm www.bobbycee.com
The Lost Leaf (602) 2580014, 914 N. 5th St. & Roosevelt Sundays: Jiggle. Jeff Gutierrez (saxophone), Jeff Libman (guitar), John Chapman (bass), and Shaun Lowecki (drums). 9:30-midnight. Mondays: Moseyhorse. Jeff Gutierrez (saxophone), Jeff Libman (guitar), John Chapman (bass), Shaun Lowecki (drums). 10pm-1am. www.thelostleaf.org My Florist Cafe (602) 2540333, 530 W. McDowell Rd. Wed through Sun: Pianist Nicole Pesce (jazz/variety). 7pm-midnight. www.myfloristcafe.com Paisley Violin Cafe (602) 2547843, 1030 N.W. Grand Ave. Thursdays: Hi Lo Trio. Tom Clohessy (sax), Jimmy Peggie (bass) and Tom Lowery (drums) www.thepaisley.com Babaslos Cuban Cafe (480) 460-1528, 1241 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 127 Saturdays: Jeff Jones Latin Trio. Jones (sax/flute), Andres Martinez (guitar/vocals), Jesse Parker (percussion). 11pm. www.babalooscubancafe.com Christo’s (602) 264-1784, 6327 N. Seventh Ave. Thurs through Sat: John Summers (piano/vocals). 6:30-9pm.
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Bistro at Kokopelli Winery (480) 792-6927, 35 W. Boston St. Thursdays- Saturdays: Live Jazz Music during dinner. February 12h: Alonzo. 6-8pm. February 13th: Mill Avenue. 6:30-7:30pm. February 14th: VandalHancock Duo. 1-4pm. John Shea Duo. 6:30-7:30pm. www.kokopelliwinery.com D*Vine Wine Bar & Bistro (480) 654-4171, 2837-101 N. Power Rd. All events 6-9pm Sundays: Newton’s Theorem
(guitar/cello/vocals duo) Mondays: Larry Schultz Tuesdays: Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duet Wednesdays: John Burak (piano) Thursdays: Brendon Cottrell www.dvinewine101.com Pesto’s Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar (480) 821-2949, 1960 W. Ray Rd., Suite 4 All events 7-11pm. Most Saturdays: Pesto Jazz Trio. Dan Pinson (sax/flute), John Knowlton (guitar), and Dennis Sexton (bass). Nouveau Bistro (480) 8553736, 3395 W. Chandler Blvd. All events 6-9pm Fri & Sat: Aebi-Coulson Duo www.nouveaubistro.com
TEMPE Gold Bar Espresso (480) 839-3082, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6 Fri & Sun: Jazz Alliance. 7:3011pm Sundays: Scott Anderson’s Classical Guitar & Arizona Guitar Trio. 11am www.goldbarespresso.org John Henry’s (480) 7309009, 909 E. Elliot Rd. Thursdays: Jared Howe Fridays: Charlene & Race Brown Saturdays: Race Brown Sundays: Aebi/Coulson Jazz Trio. 7-10pm. www.johnhenrysrestaurant. com
FOUNTAIN HILLS Jazz in the Hills Appian Way Restaurant (480) 836-7899, 17149 E. Amhurst Drive (off Saguaro Blvd), Fountain Hills February 13th: Barb Catlin Quartet www.appianway.com AHWATUKEE Florencia, The Pizza Bistro (480) 704-7404, 3646 E. Ray Rd Wednesdays: Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo. 5:30-8:30pm.
Phoenix- Join the Matlin Studio for the Arts on Thursday, February 19th from 7-9pm as music director John “JC” Chavez hosts this fantastic evening for all levels and ages. “JC” will be on hand to answer questions for up-andcoming musicians, and will coordinate the more experienced attendees in a collaborative effort to make it a musical night filled with lots of melodic fun and learning, all within an entertaining environment! Attendees are invited to bring their own instruments, voices, and rhythm, and instruments will be provide to those who need one. Suggested donation is $20 and appreciated, but not required. Call (602) 402-7740 in advance to sign up. Matlin Studio is loated at 6404
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Festivals and Events Sacred Grounds Scottsdale Congregational Church (480) 946-2900, 4425 N Granite Reef Rd. All events 7:30 – 9:30pm February 12th: The Mike Crotty/ Deater O’Neill Quartet February 19th: The Stan Sorenson Quartet February 26th: Jim cooper with the Armand Boatmen Quartet www.scucc.com/sacred_grounds. cfm Sunday A’Fair Concerts (January 11th through April 13th) Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787, 7380 E. 2nd Ave., Scottsdale February 15th: Miguel de Maria (noon-1:30pm), and Khani Cole (2-4:30pm) February 22nd: Shelby James AZ WeeklyMagazine.com
(noon-1:30pm) and Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns (2-4:30pm) www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium (602) 717-2787, 552 N 40th St., Phoenix: February 12th: The Jive Aces. Keely Smith and Toni Elizabeth Prima. 6-10pm. $18/$25/$30. All ages. Full bar and food available. www.azllindy.com Music Fest Fairway House at Grayhawk (480) 488-0806, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale February 14th: “Romance and Song” dinner cabaret with Barbara Fasano and Eric Comstock. www.azmusicfest.org February 12th - February 18th, 2009
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Can’t Afford Gossip Girls Threads? Meet M641 By Kinsey Schofield
Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester of Gossip Girl) would probably stab a guy for the two M641 dresses that are currently in my possession. Browsing madras641.com, I visualize Yes Man star and indie rocker Zooey Deschanel gracing the pages of high fashion magazines in her Impish Whisper Jumper, and NBC’s Barely Legal star Hilary Duff in the super sophisticated yet flirty, Pintucked Princess Blouse. (Hold on to your brazeres ladies- both items are under $50!) Madras641, or M641 as it’s known “on the streets” (By on the streets, I mostly mean online. I don’t run the streets; that’s dangerous), is an exquisite indie brand that will have you turning heads and will terminate that love/hate relationship you have with your bank teller. Imagine Anthropologie and Free People having a baby. Now imagine that BoHo chic baby having a Target price tag on it. Now imagine me with tears of joy streaming down my face when my package arrives in the mail. Yes. It’s that good. In 2007, friends Ina and Subu set out to create clothing that would not only appeal to the modern woman, but help her uniquely express herself as well as boost her confidence. After getting to know Ina, it’s quite evident that the girls definitely relate to
their audience, making the point, “As women, we like to be remembered for what we wear.”
While striving to keep the brand memorable high fashion, they also gave their clothing realistic price points. “Nowadays, women are too smart to invest their hard-earned dollars and savings in expensive designers,” she stresses. As for the economy, Ina’s got a simple solution, “If you want to take highfashion looks and apply them to your everyday life with an everyday budget- Seek out indie brands! Or find your equilibrium. Say ‘ciao’ to abundance and explore simplicity.”
customers; one that is both natural and contagious!” Ina uses Myspace, Facebook, and is especially a fan of brand new social media powerhouse, Twitter.com. Personally interacting with the people that know and love her brand? I doubt you’ll see Donatella Versace doing so.
In preparation for Arizona’s smoldering summers and their new collection, Ida suggests, “Free yourself from pants in ‘09 and pick up a daydress!” And I suggest you pick up that day dress from madras641.com. Just sayin’…
M641 is an emotionally driven brand; bold and unconventional. “Promise me, you won’t succumb to gloomy recession aesthetics in your fashion choices,” she says. “Wear color and positivity! Give your clothes some emotion of their own and try for happy ones. As Subu and Ina begin the launch of their Summer ‘09 Collection, ‘Summer Simpatico’, they know it will be hard to compete with the bigger brands and chains that simply have the money to advertise. The girls look for unconventional ways to connect with their shoppers. “Our brand is a living entity, constantly evolving,” Ina explains. “That requires more than print ads and runway. M641 uses social media to form an interactive relationship with loyal
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If your new apartment comes with a shower curtain, you might think that it’s a nice freebie or that you’ve been spared an errand. Although this may be true, it’s still probably best to toss the shower curtain and buy a new one. Here are three good reasons for doing so: You could probably do much better- Chances are, the shower curtain that came with your apartment is a neutral pattern or solid color that at best doesn’t clash with your decor. If you buy your own shower curtain, you’ll have so many patterns, prints, designs, and even fabrics to choose from. Even if you just pick a solid vinyl curtain, you can select one that coordinates with your bath towels and window treatments or is simply a color that you like. You’ve got to make your place your own- Even though you’re renting your apartment, it’s still your home. The shower curtain is often the focal point of a bathroom, so once you replace it with a curtain of your choosing, you may get the feeling that it’s now your bathroom. You can’t be sure how clean it is- This is probably the most compelling reason to get rid of an old shower curtain. Despite their location, shower curtains can get dirty fast. So, at the least, you’ll need to clean any shower curtain that came with your apartment. It’s one thing to regularly clean your own shower curtain, but is a shower curtain that’s been used by strangers for who knows how many times really worth keeping?
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Hammerheads - Mon-Sat 2-6 - $2 Domestic Draft, Well, House Wine - $3 Appetizers - Reverse Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday 9-12- Happy Hour During ALL NFL GAMES! (623) 561-8900 Hazelwoods - 2pm-7pm, Mon-Fri. Reverse Happy Hour 11pm - close MonFri. $3.00 monster domestic beers. $3.00 premium well drinks, .25 cent wings, $5 one-topping pizzas. Every day: A new 25oz premium mug of beer. (602) 9572462 www.Hazelwoods1stPlace.com
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Frashers - Mon-Fri 4-7PM, ½ Off All Appetizers, ½ Off All House Drinks, House Wine & Beer - (480) 429-9544
Jilly’s - Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. Everything including premium well, wine and beer is 2
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for 1 except shots.. - (480) 763-6909 Juan Jaime’s - $2.50 Margaritas w/ Compadre Tequila Gold, $2.50 Domestics, Tecate & Tecate Lt Bottles, $3 Imports, $4 Three Olive, Sangria, Wine 480.699.0560 La Bocca - 4-7pm Every day. 10pmclose Fri & Sat. Half off all wine by the glass, draft beer and mixed drinks (except housemade cocktails and Martinis) selected areas only. Los Olivos - Mon-Fri 4-7PM, Free Appetizer Munchies, $2.50 Bud, Bud Light, Coors, Coors Light, Miller & Miller Light. $3.00 Margaritas. 50 Cents off Well Drinks - (480) 946-2256 Maloney’s - 7 Days a Week 4-7pm, $1 Off Drinks, $1 Off Drafts, 1/2 Off Appetizers - (480) 894-2224
Sandbar - Happy Hour Everyday from 3pm-7pm. $1.50 off all drinks. $2.75 domestic bottles and imported bottles *Select Appetizer Menu Items 1/2 price during Happy Hour San Felipes Cantina Desert Ridge-Phoenix & Tempe Marketplace ~ Never A Cover ~ Happy Hour 4-7pm Every Day 1/2 off Drinks & Select Appetizers. 2Fer Tuesday with 2-4-1 Combo platters(5-10) Drafts & Tequila (9-close) Wet Wednesays- Enjoy $3 Drafts with Live Music on the Patio. Ladies Night for THERsty THERsdays with 50 cent Draft, $2 Shot’s all Nite Long. Tempe 480-736-8226 / Phoenix 480-5152337 / Flagstaff 928-779-6000 www.sanfelipescantina.com
Skeptical Chymist -Everyday 4pm – Mickey’s Hangover - 4-9pm Everyday 7pm, $3.50 Well Drinks, $3.00 Domestic - Half off all munchies, well, wines & beer Bottles, $1.00 Of All Other Draft Beer, Vertical 1/12/09 3:37 PM Page 1 - (480) 425-0111 $2.00 Off House Wine (Stone Cellars), $2.00 Off All Appetizers Nino’s Pizza - Sat & Sun 3-close, $2 Call To Reserve Space For Office Party Domestic Bottles, $2.50 Bottles Select And Group Functions 480.609.8677 Imports (623) 878-7777 SKYE - 7 Days, 3-6pm, House wines O’Kelley’s -Mon - Fri, 7am-7pm $4, $2.50 Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, (Mondays 9am), Reverse Happy Hour, Miller Light, Michelob Ultra. $3.50 10pm - close Monday/Tuesday. $2.25 Heineken, Amstel Light, Corona, Stella, domestic bottles and drafts, $2.50 well, Blue Moon. $3.50 wells, $5 Well Martinis, $2.75 small pitchers, $5.75 large pitchers. Cosmos, Manhattans, $7 Patron Silver - (480) 756-6069 Margs, $4 Jagermeister. Pearl - Tues - Sat “Beat The Clock” Happy Hour: From 4-5pm, get 50% off entire bill. From 5-6pm get 40% off. From 6-7pm, get 30% off. Reverse Happy Hour: Mon - Sat, 10pm - Midnight, 50% off ALL Drinks, 25% ALL food. Rock Bottom – $3 Happy Hour: $3 pints, well drinks and house wine, $3 Minitinis 11 to select from, $3 food specials including our full size Angus Burger, pizzas and more! 3:30-6:30 Mon-Fri. 10PMClose Every night of the week. All day Sunday and throughout all NFL games. Call to Reserve space for office party and group functions 480-598-1300. Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub Regular Happy Hour - Mon-Fri 4-7pm, $1 off well, .75 off bottled beers, $1 off Imperial 20 oz pints. Late Night Happy Hour - Sun-Wed 11pm-close, $2.50 well, $1 off Imperial 20 oz pints. - (602) 2411916 Saketini - 5-6:30 pm - $2 well, $1.50 Dom Draft, 20-30% Off Selected Food Items. 480-615-6000
South Beach –Happy Hour, Half Price Select Appetizers, Half Price Well Drinks, Half Price Draft Beer, Half Price House Wines - 480.990.1777 Sutra Sushi (Barcelona) 4-7pm Everyday - 1/2 off specialty martinis. Selected apps discounted.- (480) 355-2626 The Big Bang - 5-8pm Fri/Sat - All Drinks $2-$3- (480) 557-5595 The Library Bar & Grill Mon - Fri 4pm - 7pm $1 Tacos, Half Price Appetizers $3 Well, Wine, Domestic Drafts & Domestic Bottles, $4 Import Drafts & Import Bottles Uncorked - The Unpretentious Wine Bar. 3:30 to close...(Mon) 1/2 off glasses and flights. (Tues) Retail Bottle Night. (Wed) $5 off Cheese trays & wine bottles. (Thurs) $2.50 Draft Beer. (480) 699-9230. Upper Deck Sports Grill – Call venue for daily specials (480) 941-9333
LIFE! SECTION
Say “I Do” to the Brides Give Back Wedding Expo
Gilbert- Hundreds of brides are grabbing their heels and their hubby-to-be and heading to the Brides Give Back wedding expo to benefit A New Leaf’s Faith House, a Valley domestic violence shelter, on Thursday, February 19th, at the beautiful Villa Siena, located at 890 W. Elliot Rd. in Gilbert. MTV’s Sarah Ralston of the Real World: Hollywood will host the evening and provide insight into the details of planning her own wedding.
With such vendors as Piece of Cake Desserts, Melissa Jill Photography, Beautiful Day Films, and the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel, brides and grooms are welcome to mingle among the top wedding vendors in the state and bid on their exceptional wedding packages, including honeymoon suites, floral bouquets, photography packages and more. All attendees will be welcomed by mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, delectable desserts, and the sounds of DJs and musicians who specialize in the art of wedding entertainment. For more information, log onto www.bridesgiveback.com and www.thehub.com.
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